Counting Blessings – #009: What’s New With You? (Did you know God moves in different ways?)

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. – Isaiah 55:8



Walking with God is truly a journey, it's not something that happens instantly. We go through many different kinds of challenges in life, and God uses each of them to shape us into the person He wants us to be. 

I would say I'm glad that I'm experiencing this now. I remember reading a post once (I forgot the exact words, but here's the thought): If you're walking with God and facing problems, be glad, because it means you're on the right track. It means the enemy is trying to distract you and pull you away from God. In other words, those who belong to God will surely experience persecution, challenges, problems, and struggles. But we can rely on the truth that God is always present and with us.


(Psalms 46:1-2 NLT [1] God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. [2] So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.) 
(Matthew 28:20 NLT [20] ... I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”)


Quick share ulit. 😁

My mind has been preoccupied with all the work we have to do in the office. There are so many tasks we need to finish before the deadline. #paperworks. In short, we're going to be really busy! At first, I felt both excited and overwhelmed. I just kept praying for God's help, trusting that it's only by His grace that we can endure and accomplish everything. What makes me happy, though, is seeing my colleagues encouraging one another even in the middle of stress and busyness. It's uplifting to see that kind of teamwork. 

Fast forward to this busy and tiring week, I can't help but feel guilty whenever I miss doing my journal devotion. One time, while I'm writing, my mind just drifts into "sleep mode." I try my best to stay awake, even scrolling quickly on my phone just to wake myself up, and then I find myself praying, "Lord, please help me. Inaantok na po ako, Lord…"


In the end, I still fell asleep.


Then here come the thoughts:

"You should make more effort for the Lord."
"You should still do it…"
"No, it's okay to rest. God will understand."
"Don't abuse His grace…"


And so on...


I don't know if I’m the only one who feels this way, but if you can relate, I got you, too!


Then came this realization: I'm not perfect. God doesn't need perfect days for me to do my journal devotion. But when I do it just out of compliance, I miss the point.


Yes, I still struggle with being a perfectionist in everything I do for the Lord, but I realized what He truly wants from me is simply to show up.


And physical rest is important too.😅


God reminded me that there are many ways to stay on track with Him, that it's only His grace that sustains me, not my own strength. Because honestly, as you can imagine from my kwento 😅, I wouldn't make it without Him!


So, I go back again. I start again — one step at a time.


I pray to the Lord and invite His Holy Spirit to guide me as I do my journal devotion ✍🏻. In the past few days, it felt like I was just writing without really understanding because of the busy week. So now, I'm trying to find new ways to help me stay on track, because I really need the Lord, even in the busiest days! 🥲

And I don't know, but I also want to experience what my brothers and sisters experience: their personal revelations from the Lord. I remember someone once shared that each person's revelation from God is unique, and that what He reveals to you today may not be the same as what He'll reveal in the days to come.


And yes, this is me 😅, your little siszum on her journey with the Lord. Welcome here 🫨💖


But in all these things I've shared with you, I just want to remind you to keep showing up. Keep finding your way with the Lord. Don't let the busy days draw you away from Him — we need Him. Always make time for Him and truly put Him first.

If you're experiencing this too, I pray that you'll choose to stay on track and remain close to God. 💖 Because in this way, God is teaching us also and will reveal to us on how we extend His grace to the other people. That it is not only myself who needs help but also those people around me. 


Stay connecting with God also affects our relationships with others. 



I'm thankful, because we get to start week after week 😅🫨. 


Sneak peek to my DBS journal devo :)

1 John 2:6 CEV
[6] If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.

Romans 12:12 NLT
[12] Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.


peace. love. joy.

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